ikọ
Yoruba
editEtymology 1
editProbably from Proto-Yoruboid *ʊ́-kɔ́, compare with Olukumi ukọ́, Igala úkọ́, equivalent to *ú- (“nominalizing prefix”) + *kɔ́ (“to cough”), ultimately of onomatopoeic origin.
Alternative forms
editPronunciation
editNoun
editikọ́
Etymology 2
editAlternative forms
editPronunciation
editNoun
editikọ̀
- (dipomacy) messenger; diplomat; ambassador
- (by extension) troops; squad
- (by extension, sports) team
- Ikọ̀ Nàìjíríà tún ti fakọyọ. ― Nigeria's team has performed well again.
Derived terms
edit- ikọ̀ agbábọ́ọ̀lù (“football team”)
- ikọ̀ ọ̀jẹ̀ wẹ́wẹ́ (“feeder team”)